The Fertility of the Future

In tonight's twilight, I took a walk with my dogs into the backwoods; my familiar terrain. 

I took with me a blue egg from my favorite hen, a 5 year old Araucana, which holds more divinity than any Easter egg ever could. I cradled this egg as I walked down the slope, past the bonfire pit, and stepped down to the waterfall, where thousands of gallons of pure mountain water pour down each minute, being washed and reborn on the rocks. This is my Sacred Place, where I meditate, play music, and watch my son commune with nature.

After a few minutes, my dogs urged me onward, down into the valley. At the bottom of this valley runs the clearest water known to mankind.... rising from 10 springs. At the edges of the stream, the Forget-me-not plants are just greening; the water plays an incessant game with moss growing on the submerged rocks and baby trout dart from one hiding place to the next. If ever Purity existed, this would be it. I quickly dip my hands in and communicate my love for the water.

We continued our walk, egg still cradled in my hand, through hemlock forests, to the next stream. This stream is connected to the stream I will talk about in a minute, but at this point it has gone through a chamber of beaver dams and carries with it the breath of life... of Purpose. I dip my hands and ask the water to bless me. The water is warmer than you would imagine; but utterly clear and full of life. In just a hundred feet, it will meet up with the stream from the waterfall and form a larger stream, rushing downhill and eventually spilling into the Delaware River which provides fresh water to 15 million people.

My dogs and I continue our walk through the forest and into a forced field, above which runs power lines carrying energy from Niagara Falls to NYC. A feeble attempt at renewable energy; MARCY South does more to destruct than to empower, but at the very least it allows us to gorge on sunshine for a few minutes during our walk, before we submerge ourselves back in the forest en route to the Beaver Pond. I still carry the egg in my hand; it's warm and the perfect shape gives comfort to my hand.

The Beaver Pond, according to my neighbor, has been a playground and fishing haven for kids for a hundred years. The pond is about 8 acres altogether, surrounded by thousands of acres of forest and fields. The dam is barely visible, having been flattened by motorcycles and ATVs these past few decades. I have my favorite log that I sit on while my dogs race across the ice, chasing the scent of deer and fox. It's the most peaceful and quiet place I know of. I allow my dogs to wear themselves out before moving on.

The egg is still warm in my hand as I head down the hill. I think back to a recent post I had seen about Ishtar; the goddess of love, fertility and war who is loosely associated with the Pagan celebrations preceding Easter. Eggs have been forever associated with fertility and this symbolism was not lost in me, on this spring-like Good Friday.

I'm reminded that I am giving birth to my own version of the future; introducing a form of WELLTH for those who seek to produce valuable products from their own ideas, skills and experience, with IDEABASH. The egg is a representation of the Infinite Possibility of that Fertility. Before I reach the bottom of the hill, the mud has trapped me and I trip, dropping the egg. Its DNA seeps into the earth and I bless the union of this nutrition with the sacred earth, and whatever life form will use it for sustenance. I don't mourn the loss, but accept the fruition of this egg's purpose.

At the bottom of this hill is the final stream; headwaters of the previous stream I spoke about. It comes down from the mountains, pure and unadultered. Crayfish and trout are shadows among the rocks. At this point, the stream is just emerging from the deep forest into the sunlight and I always stop here and play with the water, exchanging energy. Today, a ring slips off my finger; an old wedding ring from a previous relationship, I kept it as a symbol of my present relationship (my current partner has promised me a new ring).  I leave this little bit of gold amidst the rocks and moss as my pledge to water... the most precious gift of life. I give it my Eternal Love and Gratitude, and the promise that I will forever continue to protect it to the best of my abilities.

The sensation I come away with is playful and jubilant and powerful. I have only gratitude as I return to my home with my tired and happy dogs. My purpose is clear; my friends are dear; my love is near. There is nothing to fear.

There is only a beautiful future to build; having been birthed, it must be nurtured. This is my job as a mother, and wife: to ensure the Fertility of the Future.

A Gentle Flame, Illuminating the Future

The Art of Sacred Geometry using a Mandelbrot Fractal

There are always many possible outcomes to any particular problem. Sometimes, one solution seems inevitable, and makes it difficult for a person or a society to imagine that any other solutions are possible. And yet, the word IMPOSSIBLE can also be stated as "I'm Possible" so it's important to remember that we should never give up, no matter how difficult the situation.

Always keep hope in your heart.

Perhaps the most important thing that we can be doing right now is community building; searching for the people in our local area, as well as around the world, who understand our world view. These are people to share ideas and creative energy with, dream-building; and then collaborate with in order to build those dreams.

This is a magic moment in time... a sacred time of cosmic illumination; understanding our connectedness to the very fabric of the universe! Each one of us has a purpose toward the advancement of humanity, and every day we make choices that either help or hinder that purpose. It's been proven that people who are socially connected are happier, healthier and more productive than those who are loners. I urge you to turn off your TV, unplug the video games, adopt an animal, volunteer for a cause you believe in, and give your beautiful energy to something that improves the world.

Understand who and what you are supporting with every dollar or euro or pound you're spending. Do you feel obligated to the gas and oil industry? Perhaps there are things you could be doing to be less reliant on them. What are you consuming when you purchase processed food? Are there better choices you could make for you and your family? Is going to the doctor the only way to heal?

I encourage you to ask yourself the following questions every day, and make it a goal to be able to say yes:

Do you choose to love? Do you chose to lend a helping hand? Do you chose to respect? Do you chose to appreciate? Do you chose to be grateful? Do you choose to be connected?

To be more conscious in your life - this is the most powerful and wonderful action you can take to improve your life and the world around you. Be a part of the Shift! Be on the Transition Team! Join the massive network of individuals who are lighting the way into the future of interconnectedness, where ME is always a part of WE.

IDEABASH is a network of Conscious Entrepreneurs who pledge to support each other into success. It's a stunning way to learn new business ideas, find creative inspiration, meet people who share your worldview, and earn a fantastic income. 

Wishing you many blessings of Love, Gratitude and Abundance,

Meg Montgomery, founder
http://ideabash.org

The Art of Collaboration

Going forward into this new paradigm of 5th Dimension of Business, collaboration is perhaps the most important element of success. It replaces "Networking," an old-paradigm term which implies that you're looking for people who can give you what you need. Instead, we're looking for people we can work WITH in order to create the greatest success for all involved.

The new paradigm is the WE culture, replacing the Me Culture.

The grab everything you can get your hands on and make as much money as possible mindset has failed us, big time. It has allowed the greediest among us to swipe all the wealth out of our pockets, and trash the earth with pollution and desecration. But it's over now; the ME culture is in its death throes.

From the ashes of that collapsed system, rises the Great Phoenix of Hope, offering WELLTH; a whole new way of thriving that focuses on our strengths and our vision, and our interconnectedness. Humanity is a microcosm of the Universe - we each play a part in a greater plan; and that functionality is reflected in the design of IDEABASH.ORG. Your success is my success. If I don't help you succeed, I will not succeed. But when I help you succeed, the most amazing things happen! 

We're all in this life together. We're all players on the stage. No matter where you're at in your life, when you enter into the IDEABASH community, you become a collaborator in a system that helps people to thrive and add value to the world. Pull your weight! Learn the ropes! Put in the time that you need to become familiar with this new way of earning a great living! Once you've accomplished this most basic of tasks, you will thrive ... by supporting others, offering your vision to the world, and elevating the vibrational energy of humanity.

Join us, this coming Thursday, for the launch of http://ideabash.org Conscious Entrepreneur Network. Our purpose is to empower entrepreneurs who are "Being the Change They Want to See" and to grow a global community around this philosophy.

You can register for this free webinar at http://ideabash.org/launch/. We would love to have you there!

Wishing you many blessings of Love, Gratitude and Abundance!

Meg Montgomery, founder
http://ideabash.org

Virtual Interview with author Jamie Smart

Today I have the great pleasure of being the host on Day 6 of the Virtual Blog Tour of author Jamie Smart whose book Clarity: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results is celebrating its big Amazon launch March 12th through March 31st, 2013 at http://ClarityBook.biz.

Jamie Smart is an internationally renowned writer, speaker, coach, trainer and consultant. Originally from Canada and now based in London, Jamie shows individuals and organizations the unexpected keys to clarity—the ultimate leverage point for creating more time, better decisions and meaningful results. Jamie is a gifted speaker, equally engaging in front of large audiences and more intimate groups. He’s passionate about helping individuals and businesses to deepen their understanding of Innate Thinking® and to create the results that matter to them. In addition to working with a handful of coaching clients and leading selected corporate programs, Jamie runs professional development workshops for business leaders, trainers, coaches and consultants. He has appeared on Sky TV and on the BBC, as well as in numerous publications.

Yesterday, Jamie visited Eric Van Der Hope at http://ericsbookmarketingminute.com/2013/03/15/jamie-smarts-virtual-tour-guest-interview, where they talked about 8 "deep drivers" and information & time management.

Today, I'd like to share with you a recent interview I had with Jamie when I got to ask him some questions on science behind wisdom/intuition, good salesmanship and resilience. I hope you enjoy it.

Meg Montgomery: The science behind wisdom and intuition - If there is a science to wisdom and intuition, how can we tap into, or engage the formula to assure that we are fully accessing our wisdom and intuition?

Jamie Smart: Here’s how it works. Wisdom / intuition / gut feeling are examples of fresh, new, extremely valuable thoughts that aren’t mediated by our habitual thought-patterns. Leaders throughout history (including scientists, generals and entrepreneurs) have relied on moments of “strategic insight” to help them solve problems, set direction and innovate. In almost every case, these moments of insight arise during a period of reflection / quiet contemplation. Conduct your own study; ask people “When do you get your best ideas?” and you’ll likely hear “In the shower”, “On holiday”, “Out for a walk”; answers that wouldn’t surprise Archimedes (bath), Isaac Newton (his mum’s garden) and Steve Jobs (long walks).

Meg Montgomery: Qualities of good salesmanship - In our day and age, the concept of business is rapidly changing. Is there a new paradigm for sales? If so, what are the qualities that conscious entrepreneurs need to be aware of? 

Jamie Smart: The sales playing field has been leveled, moving from “caveat emptor” (let the buyer beware) to “caveat venditor” (let the seller beware) due to the massive increase in buyers’ product information and social networks (thanks to Daniel Pink for this distinction). As a result, the most powerful tool a conscious entrepreneur has is their ability to listen.

Specifically, being able to listen with nothing on your mind. When you have a clear mind, you have what you need for a sales conversation.

Think about it. How many times have you been in a conversation with someone who:

- Doesn’t let you get a word in edgewise, or

- Is waiting for their turn to speak, or

- Has an agenda on their mind, or

- Is trying to remember a specific sales process, or worse…

- Thinks they need you to do / be / buy something so that they can be happy / secure / ok…

It’s frustrating at best, and needy / creepy at worst. But when you’ve got nothing on your mind, you’re able to…

- Allow a genuine connection to develop

- Tune into the other person, really “getting” them and their world

- Understand their problems, needs, issues and desires

- Notice how they’re responding to you

- Come up with creative solutions

When you listen with nothing on your mind, you can focus on serving your client (this telegraphs inner security), rather than trying to make them like and approve of you (this telegraphs neediness and insecurity).

Meg Montgomery: Resilience - which is an integral concept to IDEABASH.ORG - as a "Deep Driver”; Can you please go into detail about what you consider to be Resilience, and how this can open up doors to success in all facets of life?

Jamie Smart: Resilience is one of the 8 deep drivers we all have. It’s the source of persistence and mental toughness that accounts for our ability to bounce back after disappointment and calamity. It’s the source of the flexibility and agility that allow us to rapidly changing circumstances. We’re all born with it (that’s why you were able to learn to walk and talk).

So why are some people resilient and resourceful in the face of hardship and crisis, while others seem to fall apart at the slightest provocation?

The answer is superstitious thinking, arising from the “outside-in misunderstanding” (the mistaken belief that our feelings come from something other than our thinking, eg. Circumstances, other people, our past, future conditions etc.) We all experience superstitious thinking from time to time, but some people are more caught up in it than others.

People who seem to fall apart at the slightest provocation are convinced that their superstitious thinking is real. People who are resilient and resourceful in the face of hardship and crisis intuitively know their superstitious thinking is an illusion.

Resilience, wisdom and insight are all emergent properties of innate thinking, our natural ability to have an experience of life. The way to increase your resilience, wisdom and insight is to deepen your understanding of the principles behind innate thinking.

I hope you enjoyed this interview with Jamie Smart and that you’ll check out his book:

Clarity:
Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results
http://ClarityBook.biz

Buy the book between March 12th – 31st, 2013 and you will receive:

• Access to a collection of dozens of Jamie’s Clarity training videos, including many coaching demos, to help guide you to finding your own clarity
• Free access to a special 1-day “Kickstart Your Clarity” event, which you can attend either in London OR on online via live stream from anywhere in the world.

If you happen to be reading this before the launch has started, you can register at that page for a “launch reminder”. When you do, Jamie will give you 2 free chapters of the book along with access to his Clarity training videos. That way, you can get a feel for what the book is about before you buy. Then, Jamie will drop you an email as soon as the book is available on March 12th.

Thanks for reading! Please share your comments and thoughts below. I love reading your feedback.

AND… be sure to follow Jamie tomorrow when the next stop on the Virtual Blog Tour is Shelagh Jones, who will be interviewing Jamie on this great podcast about his process in writing Clarity. To visit that "stop" on the tour, go to http://spiritualmarketing-blog.com/books-by-spiritus-members/clarity-clear-mind-better-performance-bigger-results-by-jamie-smart/

Join us for the IDEABASH Launch!

The IDEABASH Conscious Entrepreneur Distribution Network is about to go live and I haven't been this excited since the first time I played at Carnegie Hall when I was 16! I break out in spontaneous giggles and space out in dreamland and come up with fantastical ideas about how to make it better and better and better.... all at once! Our official launch is scheduled for March 21st @ 11am and you can register at http://ideabash.org/launch/. Make sure to invite your friends so everyone can learn about this tremendous opportunity for business growth and financial independence!

I had to go to the chiropractor the other day and he asked me if I'm having a hard time sleeping. "Yes," I said. His response was, "Well these are difficult times. Are you worrying?" and of course he was shocked when I replied, "To the contrary, I'm too excited!" These past few weeks have been amazing. Just as the economy crumbles around us, I'm unveiling this powerful vehicle for personal and community abundance, and the people who are coming on board are extraordinary, each in their own beautiful way. The organic growth of IDEABASH.ORG has been one of the most amazing processes I've ever experienced in my life. The ability to envision and bring to life your dreams and visions is one of the most extraordinary experiences; at least equal to being a parent (and perhaps as nerve-wracking!). 

I had to call customer support for one of the plugins I'm using on the WordPress site and the person who responded to me via email branded himself as a "Happiness Agent" and indeed, his response did bring me a healthy dose of satisfaction, and it reminded me how free we are to create and shape our reality. To this end, I've come up with a list of concepts for IDEABASH to grow by, and you might want to adopt some for your own business:

1. Imagine the best of what your business can be - and then create it!
2. Insist on creating your own set of rules
3. Align yourself with the best and brightest minds
4. Don't ever doubt your vision
5. Bring JOY into everything you do, or at least COMPASSION
6. Remember that every problem is a challenge in disguise
7. Make sure that your decisions always end up helping your community
8. HAVE FUN!

This is a start. I know that as our community grows, this list will grow much longer, because IDEABASH will always grow organically from the energy of each person who joins.

Go register, right now, for the launch party!

http://ideabash.org/launch/

It's being held on Thursday March 21 (first day of spring!) @ 11am EST. Our very special guest will be Lynn Serafinn, best-selling author of The 7 Graces of Marketing, a book and concept that I used quite extensively while creating IDEABASH.

People who register for the teleseminar will have access to the recording after the fact; we're aware that many people will not be able to attend the live call, but it will be FULL of very important information that can help you elevate your business to new heights. Don't Miss It!

Wishing you many blessings of LOVE, GRATITUDE and ABUNDANCE!

Meg Montgomery, Founder
IDEABASH.ORG